CHRISTMAS WEEK: MONKEY BREAD

It's Christmas week, so we'll share some recipes that seem appropriate for observing such a magically delicious week. This one provides a sweet and special start to Christmas morning, provided you remember to set it out to rise the night before. This version comes from recipezaar.com.

The night or several hours before you want to serve, spray a non-stick bundt or tube pan with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar, pudding mix, white sugar and cinnamon together.

Place frozen dough in pan a layer at a time. Sprinkle butterscotch mixture, then nuts and top with some butter. Repeat layers until all ingredients have been used.

Place on counter overnight or for several hours to rise. Do not cover. When you're ready, place bread in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Let stand for five minutes and then invert onto serving tray.

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